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The governor's latest budget proposal would allow for the sale of state property to help pay down the state's debt, but a University of Wisconsin System official says UW lands aren't likely at risk.
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State’s outside contracting still rising
State bureaucrats, it seems, are less than enthusiastic about the law requiring an annual report itemizing how much Wisconsin spends contracting out work to various service providers.
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Read More »UW-Milwaukee to offer flexible engineering degrees
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will become the first school in the UW System to offer a so-called flexible degree, in which students will be able to earn college credit for knowledge already gained through work or life experience, university officials said Wednesday.
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Read More »Editorial cartoon: UW-Parkside feels housing pinch
UW-Parkside feels housing pinch, struggles to get residential renovation money
The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is in a housing bind that sets it apart from many other state campuses.
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Read More »Renovations to UW-Madison’s Babcock Hall part of regents’ approved budget
The University of Wisconsin-Madison’s historic Babcock Hall Dairy Plant took a step closer to a $31.9 million upgrade Thursday.
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Read More »UW System regents approve biennial budget (UPDATE)
The Board of Regents on Thursday approved UW System’s 2013-2015 biennium budget request for an additional $20.8 million in state money.
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Read More »UW System construction projects part of additional $21M in new budget
The University of Wisconsin System will propose a budget asking for an additional $21 million in state funding, according to a preliminary request released Monday.
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Read More »Walker unveils worker training plans
Gov. Scott Walker announced Monday he is creating a new council to help better prepare students for college and careers.
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Read More »Lawmaker presses agency to submit project delivery bill
As a state senator prepares to unveil legislation that dramatically could change how Wisconsin delivers its construction projects, the Building Commission's vice chairman is calling on a state agency to quickly follow suit.
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